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GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE
Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE
Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining side chairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
GRAND RAPIDS BOOKCASE
Chair Co Oak Gothic Revival Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique pair of Gothic Revival style dining armchairs by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Ten Mahogany Chinese Chippendale Style Dining Chairs Gothic
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
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Stunning set of English Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs in mahogany.
These are the Classic Gothic
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Set of Eight Regency Gothic Hall Chairs
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A set of eight Regency faux rosewood hall chairs in the Gothic style.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$13,144 / set
Custom Gothic Chair ON SALE
By Beau Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
SALE ITEM: Custom Gothic Arm Chairs are elegantly simple, allowing them to complement comfortable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Set of Six Oak Gothic Revival Pew Chairs from Riverside Church
Located in Cambridge, MA
A set of six pew chairs from New York City's Riverside Church, circa 1930s. Consisting of solid
Category
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Gothic Chairs, 19th century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of American Gothic Side Chairs. Original restored condition, newly upholstered
Originally
Category
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,490 / set
English Edwardian Period Set of Ten Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Edwardian 10-chair dining set Mahogany Chippendale/Gothic Revival details and silk
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany, Silk
$10,000 / set
Assembled Set of Eight Hoop Back Gothic Windsor Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
but highly attractive Gothic tracery design.
In addition to the five chairs marked TB, two chairs
Category
Antique 1820s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Unique neo-Gothic dining room, large table and 10 chairs
Antique 19th century Gothic style dining
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Dining Room Sets
Materials
Oak
Harlequin Set of Eight Gothic "Lace Back" Windsor Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Comprising Two Carvers and Six Single Chairs
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Chairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Set of Six English Gothic Revival Wrought Iron Dining or Garden Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of six wrought iron dining armchairs are an excellent example of the style English Gothic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Restored X Gothic Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This presence demanding piece comes from our exclusive Signature Collection.
Lovingly brought back to its full potential with gold gilding, structural reinforcement, reupholsterin...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,499
Set of Eight Rustic Dutch Gothic Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight Gothic Dining Chairs from Holland includes two Armchairs, and has been fashioned from
Category
Antique 1880s French Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six 19th Century French Gothic Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six 19th century French Gothic dining chairs includes two armchairs! Handcrafted from old
Category
Antique 1890s French Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Antique Gothic Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 antique Gothic dining chairs includes 2 armchairs was fashioned from solid oak to last for
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid-19th Century Set of 8 Chippendale Gothic Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century set of 8 dining chairs in the resurging Chippendale Gothic taste of the time. 2
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 +2 19th Century Victorian Carved Oak Gothic Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic Quality Set Of Heavily Carved Dining Chairs.
Profusely Carved With Foliage And Barley
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight 19th Century Bleached Walnut Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight late 19th Century French Neo-Gothic dining chairs.
Solid hand-carved walnut with a
Category
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Gothic Oak Dining Chairs by Gillows
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of eight Gothic oak dining chairs by Gillows
This is a superb quality heavy weight set of
Category
20th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
$3,785 / set
Set of 8 Arts
Crafts Gothic Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 8 Arts & Crafts Gothic rosewood dining chairs
This is a good set of Heavy Rosewood dining
Category
Mid-20th Century Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 6 Gothic Revival Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 gothic revival ebonized dining room chairs, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 English Victorian Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
By Hamptons
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of 12 English Victorian dining chairs made in the Gothic Revival taste of the early 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
A set of six Gothic oak dining chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A set of six Gothic oak dining chairs, comprising two carvers and four side chairs, each carver
Category
Antique 1850s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Six Oak Wood Gothic Jacobean Renaissance Revival Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six Antique oak wood gothic/renaissance revival dining side chairs. Item features solid wood
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set Four Walnut
Persimmon Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unexpected set of four German Gothic style dining chairs with baluster style front legs, round
Category
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
Set of Twelve Gothic Oak and Leather Dining Chairs, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of twelve Gothic oak and leather dining chairs, England circa 1880.
Oak frame with leather
Category
Antique 1880s English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
6 Antique Victorian Carved Oak Gothic Revival North Wind Face Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six solid quarter sawn oak dining chairs from around 1895. They feature deeply sculpted
Category
Antique 1890s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
SIX ANTIQUE ORNATELY CARVED STEEPLE BACK WALNUT GOTHIC REVIVAL DiNING CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Gothic Revival hand carved English oak dining chairs.
Please note the delivery fee listed is just
Category
Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique English Set of 12 Gothic Revival Arts
Crafts Oak Dining Chairs
By Shapland
Petter
Located in Glasgow, GB
A super set of twelve Gothic Revival Arts & Craft oak dining chairs attributed to Shapland & Petter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
X4 Amazing Vintage Gothic Steeple Back Dining Chairs Lovely Pugin Style Carving
By Pugin
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of four steeple back oak dining chairs in the
Category
20th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
TEN STUNNING ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 GOTHIC REVIVAL OAK PUGIN STYLE DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique circa 1880 hand carved English oak dining chairs with period castors and upholstery
Please note
Category
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
6 Vintage Carved Walnut Gothic Style Dining Chairs by Kittinger, 20th Century
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage set of six Gothic style dining chairs by Kittinger feature heavily carved walnut frames
Category
20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Set of Twelve Gothic Pitch Pine Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual set of twelve Gothic pitch pine dining chairs having a charming carved Gothic top rail
Category
Antique 1870s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Ten Gothic Style Carved English Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of ten English hand carved side dining chairs depicting intricate carved details throughout
Category
20th Century English Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Hand-Carved Lion Detailed Gothic Jacobean circa 1700 Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Gothic / Jacobean hand carved ebonised throne armchairs
Please scroll all the way to the bottom
Category
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Set of Four Gothic Style Steeple Back Carved Wood Dining Chairs Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining chairs
A very good looking and well made set, I bought them as they remind me of Chippendale's
Category
20th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Gothic Celtic Style Large Pitch Pine Dining Chairs with High Backs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this decorative set of four high back Gothic Celtic style dining chairs
Category
20th Century English Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Arts
Crafts Gothic Golden Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Set of 6 Arts & Crafts Gothic golden oak dining chairs
A very unusual set of Arts & Crafts
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$3,234 / item
19th Century Set of Eight Chippendale Gothic Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good set of chippendale style dining chairs circa 1890.
Strong gothic design on the back rests
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four 19th Century English Gothic Mahogany Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
A good late 19th century set of four generously proportioned mahogany dining chairs in the Gothic
Category
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 8 Swedish Art Deco Gothic Revival Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful set of 8 dining chairs that have recently been restored with new seats and are covered in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Gothic Style Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 12 Antique Gothic Style Oak and Leather Dining Chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
A W N Pugin, Stamped Gillows, a Set of Six Gothic Revival Oak Dining Chairs
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster
London
Located in London, GB
Revival oak dining chairs. An unusual set having the upholstery to the back rests with show wood around
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Gothic Carved Oak Figural Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Antique Italian Renaissance revival Gothic carved oak figural dining chairs. Item features (4
Category
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of Eight circa 1780 English Oak Gothic Revival High Back Dining Chairs 8 Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
large Gothic revival dining chairs, circa 1780.
I have never seen another set of this quality before
Category
Antique 1780s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Four Victorian Carved Oak Dining Chairs Leather Upholstery Gothic Part Suite
By Jacobean
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining chairs with leather upholstery and ebonized black frames
The chairs have barley twist legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
6 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six antique Life Time Furniture Jacobean / Spanish Revival dining chairs. Made of walnut
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
4 Antique Lifetime Furniture Jacobean Gothic Spanish Walnut Dining Chairs Set
By Lifetime
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 4 antique Life Time Furniture Jacobean / Spanish Revival dining chairs. Made of walnut
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Gothic Style Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ebonized, late 19th C. carved wood gothic or renaissance revival style side chairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Set of Eight Dining Chairs, English Oak, Red, Victorian Gothic, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of eight dining chairs in English oak with red upholstery, Victorian gothic
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Set 4 Antique French Carved Oak Dining Chair Renaissance Dragon Lion Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 antique French carved oak dining chair Renaissance dragon lion Gothic
~Direct from France
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight George III Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Gothic Style
Located in New York, NY
Each with serpentine crest rail over a delicately pierced Gothic tracery back splat; with a damask
Category
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Gothic Revival Decorated Wooden Chairs by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of gothic revival altar chairs by Kittinger Furniture. Slender wood backs with polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Twelve Antique circa 1800 French Gothic Revival French Dining Chairs Very Fine
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
dining chairs with early silk embroidered upholstery, most likely from France
These chairs were
Category
Antique Early 1800s French George III Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Silk
8 Antique Berkey
Gay William
Mary Walnut Dining Room Chairs Jacobean Gothic
By Berkey
Gay Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Berkey & Gay dining chairs. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and gothic
Category
Early 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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Gothic Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of gothic dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct gothic dining chairs — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. We have 221 antique and vintage gothic dining chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of gothic dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian gothic dining chairs are consistently popular styles. Many gothic dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster
London, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin and John Pollard Seddon produced popular gothic dining chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Gothic Dining Chairs?
Prices for gothic dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, gothic dining chairs begin at $295 and can go as high as $298,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,499.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
Questions About Gothic Dining Chairs
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
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